The U.S. and the EU agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties that might have sent shock waves around the globe.
July 28, 2025Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence
Amid shifting trade patterns and unsettled tariffs, shippers are examining their networks and contemplating how and where they source core products.
July 27, 2025Trump Seeks New Legal Grounds for Brazil 50% Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.
July 25, 2025Buffett's Pilot Explores Sale of Water Management Unit
Berkshire Hathaway’s Pilot Travel Centers is considering the sale of its water-management services unit, as the truck-stop chain focuses on its primary businesses, according to sources.
July 25, 2025International Q2 Truck Sales, Profit Rise Amid Dim Outlook
International sold 14,628 trucks in the most recent quarter, compared with 13,143 trucks a year earlier.
July 25, 2025Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay
President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.
July 25, 2025Door Maker Begins Pilot With Bot Auto’s Autonomous Semis
Steves & Sons began pilot program testing Bot Auto’s retrofitted Freightliner tractors alongside its managed logistics provider, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, in June.
July 25, 2025Phillips 66 Weighs Projects to Profit From Tight Diesel Market
Phillips 66 is maximizing diesel production to take advantage of strong demand and would consider investing in projects that give its refineries the flexibility to make more of the fuel.
July 25, 2025Universal Logistics Reports Muted But Expected Q2
The Warren, Mich.-based asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $8.32 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.
July 25, 2025Saia Posts Profit, Revenue Dip Due to Depressed Freight Volume
A muted environment for freight volume contributed to a decline in revenue and profit for Saia during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 25.
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